Yuki
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (285)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
$30/h
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Page language: English
1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$26/h
Median / hour
$18–$34
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,326
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
1,011 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Mayu T.
NativePreply · Japan
🏅 Top 5% Japanese Tutor for Adults | 🇬🇧 UK-Based | Perfect for UK, Europe & Nearby Time Zones |✈️ Travel | 🌸 Beginners | 💬Conversation |📝 JLPT N5–N3
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Keiko
Nativeitalki · Japan
MA student in Japanese Language Education/ English OK
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Yukie.W
NativeCafetalk · Japan
どんなことを勉強したいですか？
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Filipino +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$5.69/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
Yo
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm a Japanese-American, and I live in Japan.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5,874)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Mami
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Korean
- ★ 5.0 (1,323)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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Taku M.
NativePreply · Japan
The teacher who speaks Russian and Ukrainian like a best friend😺
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (55)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Kodai
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語ネイティブ講師|初心者から気軽に日本語で話しましょう
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Hasshii
NativeCafetalk · Japan
受講者のご要望に応じた英語のレッスンを致します。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$1.90/h
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Ishi
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! My name is Ishi. I lived in the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6,002)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
EUNJIN은진쌤
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🗣 Lessons are 100% in Korean!
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Korean +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,318)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Rui T.
NativePreply · Japan
✨ Enjoy a fun, personalized lesson that will make you smile 🤗🫧 👌 Even from zero, it’s totally fine — everyone is welcome! 🌟 Professional Tutor✅ 🎖️ Top 10% of J…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
sachi
Nativeitalki · Japan
自己学習に限界を感じている方！日本旅行を楽しみたい方！一緒に勉強しましょう！
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Yuka.M.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
一緒に朝活しませんか？？カメラOFFで朝の忙しい時間を有効活用！英語でゆるっと会話を楽しみましょう。
- Native
- 49 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$7.58/h
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Aki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi there! My name is Aki. I lived in New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada for over 10 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 4.9 (6,495)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Subscription
on Engoo
Riko
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
High quality|Conversation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,272)
- Not shown
Teaches A1 –C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
辻 百.
NativePreply · Japan
✍🏻JLPT/GRAMMAR/TRIP/CONVERSATION✍🏻
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$44/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
manami
Nativeitalki · Japan
大阪弁日本一周アイドルオタク
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$7.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tomoyo
NativeCafetalk · Japan
本当に少しだけ日本語を続ける
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Nepali +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.32/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.26
Chika
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and previously worked as a researcher for an electronics company.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,829)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Speaks your language
Subscription
on Engoo
Sumire
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
mom of 2👶|🗾|7yars exp🌷
- Native
- 7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (1,259)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Riko Y.
NativePreply · Japan
【Beginners Welcome!】 With 3000+ lessons, I’ll help you identify the reasons you’re not improving 👩 🏫 Graduate from not being able to speak 🤝 Practical lessons…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $25
Natsumi
Nativeitalki · Japan
ENG/한국어 OK! 🇯🇵 Learn Natural Japanese with a Friendly Trilingual Tutor
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Takako. M
NativeCafetalk · Japan
日本語をまず話してみましょう！入門編、中級編、上級編
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$7.58/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.53
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Japanese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Japanese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan966 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326- South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 1,326
Japanese tutors: FAQ
Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $10 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.32 or less.
Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. We list 1,011 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 1,326 Japanese tutors on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and italki. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 413 tutors.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated October 19, 2026
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